25 November 2024

The Kingdom has been unanimously re-elected to chair the Arab States Aviation Security Committee of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization for the third consecutive term. This decision was made during the 40th meeting of the organization’s Security Committee, recently held at its headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.

This achievement underscores the Kingdom's pivotal role and active contributions to the air transport industry on both regional and international levels. It reflects the Kingdom’s esteemed international standing in civil aviation forums and its proactive engagement within specialized global organizations dedicated to aviation.

On this occasion, Mr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Fawzan, the Executive Vice President for Aviation Security and Head of the Cooperative Program for Aviation Security in the Middle East, extended his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - may God protect them - for their unwavering and substantial support for the civil aviation sector. He emphasized the importance of bolstering joint Arab initiatives in aviation security and air transport while continuing efforts to achieve the highest safety standards in this critical industry.

Mr. Al-Fawzan highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment, as a founding member of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, to supporting the organization’s initiatives through active participation, coordination, and representation within its governing bodies including the Executive Council and technical committees. He reiterated the Kingdom’s dedication to advancing the organization’s objectives, enhancing its leadership at the international level, and collaborating with Arab stakeholders and global partners to strengthen the aviation and air transport sectors.

The Kingdom has made significant contributions to global aviation security by launching initiatives under the Arab Civil Aviation Organization and deploying Saudi experts specialized international organizations. Additionally, it hosts the permanent headquarters of the Cooperative Program for Civil Aviation Security in the Middle East (CASP-MID), affiliated with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Kingdom has also supported ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative with a $1 million contribution.

Notably, Saudi Arabia has been a member of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization since its establishment in 1996. The organization, comprising 21member states, operates under the League of Arab States, with the aim of fostering cooperation and coordination among Arab nations in civil aviation.

The Kingdom’s role in founding the Arab Civil Aviation Organization alongside its Arab counterparts exemplifies its commitment to advancing collaborative efforts that ensure the safe and sustainable growth of the Arab civil aviation sector.